What lotteries are there in USA?
From the wide range of lotteries available throughout the United States, any one of them could potentially transform a small amount of money into millions of dollars. They are state owned and some are owned by interstate companies and the money they make funds everything from schools to roads. This article will provide you with a brief description of some of the most popular lotteries throughout the United States and perhaps you will be able to share in the excitement and possibility that each of them has to offer.
Powerball
Powerball is one of the big lotteries in the US. One of these state lotto things, with the pot always being a couple of hundred million or even BILLION. To play, participants select five main numbers from a pool of 1 to 69 and one Powerball number from a pool of 1 to 26. The jackpot is won by matching all five main numbers and the Powerball number.
Mega Millions
Mega Millions Lottery
Lotto America
Lotto America is a multi state lotto game. Players choose 5 numbers between 1 and 52 and then one other number which they refer to as the "Star Ball" between 1 and 10. The jackpot is awarded to the individual who has all five main numbers and the Star Ball. Not that the jackpots are anywhere near as big as powerball or mega millions, but lotto america has some sweet ways of walking away with millions of dollars.
Cash for Life
They all have these lotteries Cash for Life and the ironic thing about it is that the person who wins it actually gets a pretty sweet prize structure. And the winners get a check every month for the rest of their lives, so they have that continuous flow of money. The number of main balls and the one extra "Cash Ball" necessary to win also differ from state to state. These type of lottery's provide those winners with that financial security.
State Lotteries
Illinois Lottery
There are all kinds of lottery games in the US, something to fit everyone's appetite and pocket. If its the glamour of the huge multi state jackpots you're after, or if you're more interested in the state games, there are so many different ways to get involved in the lottery frenzy. There should always be responsible playing, if one cannot afford to lose it then one should not play, because the possibility of winning the jackpot is one in millions, but it is that one in millions chance of winning that jackpot that keeps millions of people all around the nation playing.